James Mirtle of The Athletic: After the St. Louis Blues’ big success last offseason, will there be more offer sheet attempts this offseason? A have a look at some teams that will have the cap space and appropriate draft picks to make an attempt.
Los Angeles Kings – They’ve got all of their 2026 draft picks and about $20 million in cap space for next season. They might use some more scoring help – Matthew Knies or JJ Peterka? A little bit of pressure to win with Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty aging.
Utah Hockey Club – Had higher hopes this 12 months but struggled to attain. Have all their draft picks as well others, and over $20 million in cap space. Will likely be targeting UFAs and possibly RFAs.
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Montreal Canadiens – They’re an up-and-coming with all their draft picks and almost $20 million in cap space. Biggest need is down the center, and so they might have to get creative to get one.
Anaheim Geese – The team desires to take the following step as they’ve missed the playoffs the past seven seasons. Goaltender Lukas Dostal can be a pending RFA, so that they’d must watch out.
Calgary Flames – Often not a desired landing spot, but they’ve some nice pieces in place already and are moving right into a recent constructing soon. Could have around $15 million in cap space and will use a left-handed defenseman and scoring help.
Winnipeg Jets – They’ve $30 million in cap space but pending UFAs in Nikolaj Ehlers and Neal Pionk. They don’t have their 2nd round pick, so which will limit options.
Latest Jersey Devils – They must re-sign RFA Luke Hughes, who shouldn’t be offer sheet eligible. The Devils don’t have the cap space available like some others, but they’ve a solid roster. Could use assistance on the wing.
Philadelphia Flyers – Lower within the standing this 12 months, so that they would actually need to enhance for those who’re potentially giving up a first-round pick. Goaltending has been an enormous issue this 12 months, and in the event that they improve that area next 12 months, it could make an enormous difference. Could have $15 to $18 million to work with.
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Alex Daugherty: “Was surprised to see that Nashville isn’t included on this. They’ve the picks, the cash, and the desperate have to add a young RFA to their squad. Mason McTavish? Gabe Vilardi? JJ Peterka? All viable options for Trotz to supply sheet.”
- James Mirtle: “I penalized the teams that had really bad records this 12 months in my calculation for this, mostly because the chance for them is higher. I’m undecided they’re arrange for an enormous rebound next season, either. Final thing you would like is to provide up a top 5 pick.”
- Alex Daugherty: “Is smart. I just think, within the 2 years we’ve seen of GM Trotz, he’s not afraid to take a swing. They badly need a young productive center.”
- James Mirtle: “Yeah. There’s a whole lot of teams in that boat though – Montreal stands out. There aren’t enough good centers within the league straight away.”
Nick Alberga: “Matthew Knies isn’t getting offer-sheeted.. There’s absolute confidence Knies desires to remain a Leaf for the foreseeable future. Playoffs are the main focus straight away, but when contract talks escalate, it looks as if a mid-range deal will be the final result.”
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